Harlyn“They are here.” I said in excitement when I saw the car that Bernardo had sent to go get them from the airport. I let go of my mate and ran towards the car when it came to a stop. I couldn’t hide my excitement. All the times I wondered what I would do the moment Harry brought my sister to me and now that they were here, I didn’t know how to act.“Oh my goddess.” I let out when the car opened and my sister stepped out. I recognized her immediately because she was me in a different body. We looked the same. I stood still, my hands flying to my mouth. She saw me and stopped too.We both stood watching each other, and neither of us moved towards each other. We were both in awe. She really looked like me. We were even the same height. The only difference right now was her hair being blonde while mine was black. That’s the only difference.It was crazy seeing someone like me. It was like looking into a mirror.“Are you both going to stand apart all day?” I heard Harry say and tu
Harlyn “Whatever, let’s say hi to the king. We have been keeping him standing for too long.” Harry pointed out. The three of us turned to him.“That’s your mate? Fucking hell, he looks so much better in person.” Helaine let out. I realized that she says whatever comes to her mind. I decided that I liked her. I mean, why won’t I like her? She was literally another me.“I know right?” I whispered.“How were you able to pull him? What am I saying? You are gorgeous.” She said, I smiled.“It’s not that I pulled him, it’s that I was made for him just as he was made for me.” I told her, and she turned and looked at me. She nodded. I was once again amazed by how alike we looked.“Introduce us.” Helaine said, I nodded and without wasting time, I turned and walked to Bernardo who reached and took my hand. I looked at him and he gave me a loving smile of encouragement.“Welcome to the Crimson Moon, Helaine. It’s so good to have you here.” I said out loud. Helaine smiled.“She called my n
BernardoI smiled watching my mate speak with her siblings and my siblings. It was a scene that I never thought I would witness. It made me feel great having some many people around me. Not just anybody, my family. Our siblings got along so well, especially because our fathers had been best friends even though I didn’t know much about it. Leah did and she told us about how close they were.It was easy for us to get along and all day, we have been together and the smile hasn’t left my face all day. I looked at my mate and smiled again. Harlyn brought a difference into my life, I still maintain that I got super lucky to be mated to her.She threw her head back and laughed at something JR said to his baby sister and it brought a smile to my face. I could stare at her all day. My eyes went to her twin sister and I was once again amazed at how alike they looked. Even their mannerisms were alike even though they didn’t grow up together. It wasn’t a surprise that they hit off almost immed
Bernardo “My friend didn’t say, he only sent a photo because I told him to be on the lookout for him, but I think they made a deal, some kind of alliance but what I don’t understand is why he would do something like that after the discussion we had last time.” Damien said what I was already thinking. I couldn’t believe Hillan would do something like that. He acted like he cared for my mate. Heck, even his sister will be a member of our pack soon yet he went to partner with our enemy? It just doesn’t make any sense but the pictures proved that he met with Theo. “But then again, we might be seeing things wrongly, he might not have met him because of the Crimson Moon.” Damien pointed out. It could be the case but why Theo? Why else would he meet him? That bastard doesn’t have anything to offer him. “I don’t even know what to think.” I let out. I was too stunned to find the right words. I really didn’t see Hillan as someone capable of doing something like that. The fact that he s
HarlynI don’t know how I knew it but the minute Bernardo walked back into the room after spending hours with Damien, I knew he was hiding something. Something felt off about him and when I asked, he told me it was nothing to worry about. I let him have it because I had plans.Something Leah had taught me before I was able to shift and we completed our mating bond. I spent the whole day with my siblings. I already knew Harry so he disappeared with his mate a few hours later but Helaine stayed with me.We saw him and everyone else again at dinner and Helaine teased him about acting like he was a teenager in love to which he responded that she could do the same if she went out more and found her mate. They get along really well and I wanted that too.The dinner with my siblings and the royal family went pretty well and Leah said it would be even better once the twins and the other brother returned. They were scheduled to be back by the weekend and I was really looking forward to meeting
Harlyn “Does that mean my dreams were real? You told me you weren’t able to shift and that makes you sad. I tried to find out where you lived but you never got to tell me.” It was easy for me to believe what she was saying even though it might sound surreal to others. I see visions so realistic dreams are definitely possible.“You also got attacked, I tried to save you but I couldn’t do it. It was the scariest dream I have ever had. I told Harry about it and he didn’t believe it but I did have the dream. You were surrounded by a pack of panthers,” When she said panthers, my eyes widened. I mean I believed her even before she mentioned my panther experience but hearing that part sealed it for me.“It must be because of our connection and the fact that you knew I existed somewhere.”I told her.“Does that mean you got attacked by a pack of panthers?”Helaine questioned. “Yes, I almost got attacked by a pack of panthers but Hillan saved me.” I told her.“I told Harry and that fucker
Harlyn“How does it feel like being mated to the king?” Helaine asked, I smiled.“It feels normal. My life changed a lot. I am still not used to the idea of being Luna but I will soon, my Luna lessons start soon.” I told her. She nodded in understanding. “Do you feel pressured about being Luna?” Did I? I was and at the same time, I wasn’t. I had Bernardo and Leah by my side, they will help me with everything so there’s much to worry about.“I don’t. I have my mate and the eldest princess. She will be my lesson teacher.” I explained. “I see. They like you and I am happy about that. I like the little princess too. She told me you guys didn’t get along before because she was mean to you.” I didn’t even know Sophie told her that. “Yeah, but we are cool now.” “So she said, I am glad. I really like her. Our brother was a mess when she refused to mate with him. She ran and he went crazy looking for her. When he told me she came back, I was the happiest because he was really in a bad
BernardoI tossed and turned in bed unable to fall asleep. I missed Harlyn and wanted her in bed with me. Since I got her back from the Orange Moon pack, this was the first night we were spending apart and I didn’t like it at all. The bed felt empty, the room felt empty.My wolf was grumpy and judging me even when I explained that I couldn’t say no to her sister. It was their first meeting and she wanted them to spend the night together, I would be the devil to say no. My wolf didn’t understand that though. His grumpy ass just wanted to be near our mate.“You know yet you let her go!” He grumbled, I rolled my eyes and got out of bed. It was late but I couldn’t get any sleep. Aside from being unable to fall asleep because I felt lonely, I also hated the thought of what I found out earlier. I tried to reach Hillan multiple times but each time, the call went to voicemail, and that made me even more suspicious.It felt like he was deliberately avoiding my calls. Damien called me earlier
Harlyn “Were you two talking about me?” She called out and I couldn’t even deny it because we had been talking about her for real. She ran the rest of the way to us and pulled me into a hug which I returned. Just holding her in my arms melted away every little doubt I had in me. My body released a million happy cells and even my wolf jumped in joy inside me.“You are glowing and I am happy to see you like this after what happened yesterday.” Helaine said when we pulled apart. Loved her and how she was able to tell my mood. I love everything about her and even more.“We are good now. The enemies are gone and I have you guys with me.” I told her with a smile. She smiled at me before looking at my mate. “Hello, your majesty. How was your night?” She asked my mate who smiled.“It was great and yours?” “Mine was splendid. I watched the news last night and I must say, I get why everyone fears and respects you. I was impressed.” Bernardo looked at me and smiled.“Thanks, I have been
Harlyn“I can’t believe all that is really over and we are on the path to return our kingdom to how it was before the great discovery.” I couldn’t resist saying. The whole of last night, I kept thinking about everything that went down. I couldn't believe everything really happened and it was all really over. As of last night, both the remains of the traitors have been taken away from the kingdom completely and everything they have ever owned has become public assets to be given out to charity or confiscated if not useful.“I am glad you finally accept that you are one of the leaders of the kingdom now.” I smiled and blushed when my mate touched my cheeks. Yeah, after yesterday, there was no doubting it. He literally told me that my coronation is the next big event that will happen in the kingdom. Like I am going to be queen officially and the man waited until he was deep inside me to tell me.It was the hottest thing ever and I loved it too much that it got into my head and erased a
Harlyn “This is not the end! This will never be the end! You think killing me will make it all go away? You think that will make it all stop? You are wrong! It will never end as long as you are on the throne! My fight will continue even in death and I will win against you, bastard!” I don’t even know how the idiot got all the strength to be shouting out foolish words. I looked at my mate and he had a smirk on his face. He stood up and I did too but he made a stop motion. Even though I wanted to argue and insist on following him, I realized really fast that it wasn’t the time to argue with him. As soon as he made sure that I wouldn’t follow him, he marched away from where we sat. Not even the elders who tried to stop him succeeded. I sat and watched as my mate marched toward the center of the auditorium. I didn’t know what he was going to do but I knew it would be bad for the idiot who couldn’t just shut up and die in peace. “Oh no,” I exclaimed when Bernardo got him, jerked h
Harlyn “Are you sure that you still want to be here with me? You can still leave if you want.” I turned and openly glared at my mate. He has asked the same question over and over again for the past half an hour that we have been seated and waiting for the executive to happen. Right now, various deltas were putting the final touches to all their preparations and I have to admit that it kind of felt scary that they were doing everything in preparation to murder two people. But when I remember what those two have done and just how many people they have taken their lives unjustly, I just can’t feel bad for them. “If you ask me that one last time, I will tell the guards to walk you out of here. I feel like you are the one who doesn’t want to be here.” I whispered to him. Of course, I won’t ask the king to leave but it felt good to warn and felt even better when he nodded politely. “Yes ma’am.” He whispered back and left me alone. I watched as the deltas went about their duties and
Harlyn “You guys can go if you want. I will wait here with the twins.” Leah told the ladies who took the chance to leave. “They are going to spread the news that I have an identical twin.” I told Leah and Helaine. “How do you know that?” I smiled knowingly. “I just know.” I said with a laugh. “You look really pretty.” Helaine complimented. “I look just like you.” I told her. “No, not right now. You look like an elegant version of us and it really suits you.” I smiled at the compliment. We didn’t even get the chance to talk much because my mate walked back into the dressing room. “Oh, the royal couple, coupling.” Helaine cheered when she saw Bernardo. We must have unknowingly teleported our dress code because he was wearing a similar color-coded attire. Navy blue and white. He looked very kingly with the crown on his head and the staff of office in his hand. I don’t know about others but I was completely smitten by him and if I wasn’t already so in love with him, I wou
Harlyn “It looks so good on you, oh my goodness!” I did a three-sixty turn for her and laughed when the women cheered. “I know a secret.” Patricia let out and the three of us stared at her curiously. “Tell us,” Leah told her when Patricia didn’t speak. She smiled. “I don’t know if you will believe me but the queen mother had the dresses remade for her.” She said and pointed at me. I stared at her in shock and confusion. There’s no way that’s true. “You are joking, right? Harlyn became Luna not too long ago and my grandma has been gone for over a year now. She died way before the alpha and Harlyn got together.” Leah said and I nodded in agreement. It just didn’t make any sense. “I am not joking or lying. The queen mother knew you would one day be queen. At least that’s what she kept telling us. If you don’t believe me then you can ask the other worker, though she has stopped working at the palace. She knows, everyone who worked close to the queen mother knew.” I didn’t know
Harlyn “I know and I am grateful for it. Only you can make him agree to something like that and I am truly happy that he found you now. The side of my baby brother I see every day these days even with everything going on pleases me and I have you to thank for bringing that side of him out.” There she goes again with all the thanks as if mating with Bernardo didn’t change my life more than it did his. “I am glad too.” I told her because I didn’t want to argue his importance and just what mating with him has done for me. I am sure Leah already knows that. “Okay, let’s get you dressed. Ladies, let’s see what you got.” Leah called out to the two women who quickly started pulling out things that they had come up with. Leah pushed me gently into one of the chairs in the huge room and made a stay-put gesture before walking over to the women. I glared at my reflection in the mirror in front of me. I have seen myself in mirrors lately but every time I see myself, I see a whole new perso
Harlyn “Why do you look so in shock? You are the queen now, that’s yours.” It felt surreal. Everything in that room screams luxury, expensive and some of them very vintage. Even the queen mother only used that room when it was really important that she show up as queen and now, that place will be mine. It felt too huge to be real. “I don’t know, Bern. It feels like I will be stepping into a place that isn’t mine. Can’t I just get dressed in our room?” I asked him. “Sure you can any other time but it’s important that you show up in traditional crimson moon royal attire as the queen.” “But I am not queen yet.” I pointed out. “Oh, but you are my dear. The day I found out that you were my mate was the day you became queen of the crimson moon. Coronation is just to make it ceremonial.” Now why do I suddenly have doubts when I was the one who insisted that I want to stand by his side? I let out a deep sigh and nodded. I didn’t want us to waste more time. “Call her.” I told him.
Harlyn“Baby? It’s time to go!”I opened my eyes when I heard Bernardo’s whispers and blinked to clear sleep off my eyes. I must have fallen asleep while waiting for him. I don’t even know how long I slept. The last thing I remembered was reading through the PDF that Hillan had sent to me.“What time is it?”I asked Bernardo as he helped me up.“Past four pm,”He told me and helped me fix my hair. He had a look on his face that I didn’t like.“Did something happen while I was sleeping?”I asked him with concern. He smiled and shook his head but I wasn’t convinced. I looked around his office and it was just the two of us.“But you don’t look okay.”I said and reached to caress his face. He touched my hand and held it against his face.“I know. I am just in my feelings. I guess even though I passed the judgment, I hate to see it happen but I have to be there.”I understood immediately and pulled him into a tight hug.“Oh baby, but you don’t have to be there. You already did your part, r